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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1936

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Council Acts On Routine Matters

City council referred many resident complaints to committees for investigation including street lighting upgrades on John Maine Center streets raising power to 250 candle power and curb work for W Fuet Company at East River and Broad. Officials debated water charges beyond city limits and the stalled water main delivery while authorizing appeal in a civil suit and voting down a rules change.

West River Street Furnave Street Leas Comstiiure Council Leonard Smith W Fuet Company Perm East River Broad Streets Conmur Council Hensing Committee John Maine Center Harshaw Chemical Compan Olive Street Cascade Street Elmer Nelson Nelson Henrietta Coleman Casta de Par Black River Vicin of Lod* Street William G. Emith Atl Foster Avenue Stary Harver CC. Chener Marsha Fiood Cit Ahed Frank Henke Likwise C. F. Lrtie Oharver Platter Service D. Faxon Middletown Mnen Nelsen Ace Fance Anna Kennedy

Dirigible To Arrive Early Wednesday

Aboard Dirigible Hindenburg en route to New York Captain Ernst Lehmann said the ship should reach Lakehurst about 4 am Wednesday. At 8 am ship time it was making 140 knots into a head wind with a 32 knot breeze as the craft took a southerly course to skirt a Maine coast storm. The 7 am EST position placed the Hindenburg 528 miles east of New York.

New York Ernst Lehmann United States Lakehurst Maine

Weather Ohio forecast fair tonight and Wednesday

A brief Ohio weather item notes fair conditions tonight with cooler temperatures and a continuation of mild weather into Wednesday. The forecast emphasizes cooler tonight and overall pleasant conditions for the state.

Ohio

Ordinance Proposed To License Barber Shops

A petition before the council requests licensing of barber shops. The old annual license cost two dollars. Proposed hours allow afternoon business on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday, with Wednesday closing at noon in June July and August and Saturday closing earlier. Provisions include holiday rules and restrictions for American citizens under advisement.

National Tube Company Outlines Paid Vacation Plan

The National Tube Company announced a paid vacation plan for wage earners at the Lorain plant. Eligible workers with five years or more of continuous service as of May 1 will receive one week of vacation this summer. Pay will be based on the average earnings of the first three months of 1936, with a 40 to 45 hour weekly maximum and a minimum, and exact dates to be set by the company.

National Tube Company Enminforee Representasor Lorain E. W. Brown P. P. Reese United States Steel and Carnegie Pension Fund Willylied

Dirt Alleys And Streets Will Be Oiled

The city will oil dirt alleys and streets starting next month after a Craned City Council resolution at last night’s meeting. Service Director Bk D. Faxon announced bid receipt by June for 30 003 gallons of road oil and for applying costs, estimating total expense around 2 000. Faxon noted demand to reduce dusty streets and said oiling starts about three weeks earlier than usual.

Caty Bk D

Nominee To Address Dinner Meeting Of Club Here

Paul M. Herbert Republican nominee will speak at the Lorain Young Men’s Republican Club dinner at Second Congregational Church Thursday night. Most county Republican nominees are invited and expected to attend. Major D A Baird and F A Stetson, state GOP leaders, also have been invited. A special musical program is planned and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. A large crowd is expected.

Paul M. Herbert tienantsSover Lorain

Two U.S. Battleships Suffer Turbine Trouble

The Navy Department announced that battleships Mississippi and New Mexico experienced turbine trouble during annual maneuvers and were returning to port under escort.

Washington Navy Department Mississippi New Mexico

President May Carry Issue Of Constitutional Amendment To People

Washington report notes Supreme Court attack on the Gufer coal control act pushes Roosevelt toward a direct campaign issue. Budget impact from coal taxes grows as critics cheer the ruling, while possible amendments and labor strategies surface. Page 10 continuation hinted.

Washington Supreme Court Roosevelt NRA Treasury New Deal Supreme Court District of Columbia Court of Appeals Rexford G. Tuswell Bound Brook N. J Guifer House Guffer Guifey

Townsend Quoted On Hatful Of Money For Pension Support

Washington reports reveal Dr E Townsend told his lieutenants there would be a hatful of money for backers of the old age pension plan. He described a militant third party and said funds would come from Townsend supporters, with possible supplements if needed. He urged a Townsend weekly to supervise Senators and Congressmen and learn their aims.

Washington Mar E. Townsend House Robert E. Clements Townsend Earl Town Atton Clements Arizona

Hitch Hiker Fatally Struck and Injured in Two Collisions

A 68 year old hitch hiker Edward Hanerhap of Brookiiz was badly injured when struck near Fuller road while deputies reported another fatality from a separate collision. Deputy sheriffs documented two more accidents including a sideswipe on Telestaph and a non stopping vehicle.

Edward Hanerhap Brookiiz Grafton + d Fuller Road Sher E. L. Staup Delphos. O Charles Greene East River Eet Cleveland Joseph Kohler Floral

Annual Round-Up Of School Children 1936-37 Prep Report

Elsha schools expect many new first graders for the 1936 37 year after the Parent Teacher Association summer round up at Memorial Hospital. Eighty four children were examined bringing the two day total to 173 with few defects found. Varicination and toxoid treatments were given to prevent diphtheria by Dr G E French with city health official W Kathryn Fuyten supervising. Districts represented include Gates Hamilton Garford Franklin Edison Ren Roosevelt and Holy Cross.

Elsha Memorial Hospital W. O. McClellan G. E. French W. Kathryn Fuyten Padh Gates

Elyria Memorial Day Committee To Meet

The final meeting of the Elyria Memorial Day Committee will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m J G Schrock secretary announced all members urged to attend to finalize plans for the Memorial Day observance in Elyria

J. G. Schrock

Lower rates set for 25 year electric franchise

A first reading on an ordinance to grant a 25 year franchise to Ohio Public Service Company for lower domestic and street lighting rates was held last night. The plan projects annual savings of about 20 860 overall, with street lighting savings of 31 280 and domestic savings around 22 690. The proposal mirrors Lorain’s rate structure, introduces a $5 minimum charge, and retains a stepped metered rate. A five year review mechanism via a three member arbitration panel is included, with a federal judge to fill the third seat if agreement fails. Council discussed a revised White Ward no nance and set a committee date for March 28.

Ordinaice Council Ohia Pub Service Company George Thompson Thompson Lorain W. H. Vanosier

Two Patrolmen To Be Appointed Soon

Service Director I B Faxon announced two new patrolmen will join the police department on June 1. He has asked Mrs Charles A Eshman clerk of the civil service commission to certify an eligible list from about 17 who passed the last exam. An eligible list of the six top scorers will be certified to the director late this week or early next. There will be no department exam to fill the vacancy created by Capt F W Zarnke's resignation effective June 1. Lieut Patrick Crehan will serve as acting captain.

I. B. Faxon Police Charles A. Eshman The Evil Service Commission Eshman Faxon F. W. Zarnke Patrick Crehan

Local Candidates File Expenses

A summary of campaign spending shows Republican nominee John E. filing expenditures for reelection and a Democratic challenger reporting costs. The board documents include a listed amount of 74.15 and another figure of 4 dollars plus cents, reflecting campaign spending for the primary election period.

Board of John

Ditch Improvement Approved by County Board for June Start

A CCC drainage camp will conduct Schramm ditch work with minimal labor costs and nominal land assessments, prompting initial opposition from local property owners that shifts to support as officials set June 16 to begin. The plan promises no expense for labor and assessments under one dollar per acre.

CCC Russia Township Schramm Ditch

Men Convicted In Bombing Nearing The Penitentiary

Rudolph Kopecka and Thomas Smetana, Clevelanders convicted here of bombing the Avon power lime tower 15 months ago, were another steppeaver the peniten diary today when the appellate court sitting at Akron refused yesterday to stay imposition of sentence. Judge Guy B. Findley, before whom they were tried, sentenced them both to serve from one to seven years following a guilty ver dict returned by a common pleas jury last September. Last Saturday the court of ap peals upheld the verdict, Yester day Defense Attorney C. F. Adams sought to have the imposition 0f sentence stated pending a review by the Ohio Supreme Court. Prosecutor Howard R. Butler ob jected to further delay. As a result, another effort to postpone imposition of sentence will be made Friday when the case will be presented to the Ohio Supreme Court for review. It is expected the court will stay the senteme until it determines what disposition it shall make of the case.

Rudolph Kopecka Thomas Smetana Ohio Supreme Court Howard R. Butler

Oberlin Men Fined After Guilty Pleas

Oberlin men were fined after guilty pleas in a raid led by Sheriff deputies and local officers. George McLain and Lawrence McLain entered pleas of guilty to disorderly conduct and were fined $50 with costs suspended on condition one leave Oberlin. Four others admitted charges and received fines.

George South Mainst Delors Lawrence McLason McLain Oberlin McLains Dégarintene Ed Monroe Claude Adams Henry Moehl Neel Lewis Pauli Chapin Parrish, Mertz Cameron

U S Moves Toward World Currency Stabilization

Washington May 19 The United States clearly began a program to stabilize world currencies as the second phase of its plan to restore international trade and support world peace, signaling a broad effort to aid global economic stability.

Washington United States

Republican To Succeed Kaiser On June First

Hart Dickason named to replace L. P. Kaiser as Elstia city building inspector effective May 31. Dickason, 51, a Republican, serves as county jury commissioner and has long worked in electrical contracting and refrigeration. He will take over under Mayor Don A. Baird’s administration, with Kaiser planning to return to contracting.

L. P. Kaiser Hart Dickason East River Street I. D. Faxon Kaiser Dickason Iser W. H. Vanester Don A. Baird Seice Keiser Jume 3 Elstia Well Inston East Broad Street Jack Ohio State University Donna Elyria Memorial Hospital

Van Wormer Named President of Young Men's Club

Van Wormer was elected president of the Young Men's Club for 1936-37 at the annual election meeting at the MC A last night, succeeding Russell Francis. Officers elected include Richard Gehl as vice president, Seward Black as secretary and treasurer, and Henry as sergeant at arms. The new officers will assume duties at the final meeting of the year. Members also set dates for the annual golf tournament at the Columbia Hills Club on May 27 and the picnic at Camp Iss-See-Kes on June 3 with feminine guests invited.

Max van Wormer Young Men's Club Russell Francis Richard Gehl Marion Crowder Seward Black Howard R. Butler Bar Henry M. F. Fer Columbia His Cétintrr Club Camp Iss-See-Kes R_ Butler Bestrin

Child Specialist To Address Mothers

Mrs. Mary E. Gerlauch, child development specialist at Ohio State University, will return to Lorain County to address Avon Lake Parents Teachers Association Mothers Study Group. The 3 p.m. meeting at Avon Lake School is open to interested residents. her February Brookside School talk was warmly received and a repeat appearance was requested.

Mary E. Gerlauch Ohio State University Agricultural Service Lorain County Morrow Avon Lake Parent-Teacher Association Avon Lake School Gerlanzh Brookside School

Slot Machines To Be Licensed In Cleveland

Skill Game slot machines will be licensed in Cleveland at 2 per month if Mayor Harald H. Burton signs the council ordinance. It is estimated there are now about 2,800 machines in the city.

Colemrets Cleveland Harald H. Burton

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Dirigible Tube Co U. S Milwaukee Area He E Rey South Lake Drive Cudahy Wis Milwaukee Elyria Memorial Day U.S van Wormer Young Men’s Club
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